Comparing the Specific Heat of Metals I
Comparing the Specific Heat of Metals II
Paramagnetism of Transition Metal Salts
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Octahedral, Hexagonal, and Tetrahedral Shapes
Thermoluminescent Sodium Chloride
Jars of Sand Representing Electron Flow in a Band
Temperature Dependence on Resistance
Thermal Conductivity of Metals
Glycerine Tube Representing Hole Energies
Counting Photons Using a Solar Cell
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Fixed Ball and Stick Crystal Models
Comparing the Specific Heat of Metals I
Description: Equal masses of two metals are placed in boiling water, and the temperatures allowed to equilibrate. The hot metals are placed in equal volumes of room temperature water, and the temperature rise of each is noted.
Source: UW Card Catalog
Year: N/A Vol: N/A Page: N/A
Keywords: Lead, Aluminum, Heat Capacity, DuLong & Pettit
Rating: 
Hazard: Some
- Electrical shock hazard
- Scalding hazard
Effectiveness: Average
- Secondary observation
- Mild effects are seen by audience
- Some connection from demo to course material
- Time to results is high
- Results are not observable without guidance
- Good reliability
Difficulty: Medium
- Some intermediate steps to results
- Demo at non-standard conditions
- Some sequential manipulations
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
- Thermal gloves required
- Absorbent material on hand
- Tongs recommended
- Use UL approved three-prong plug and outlet
Class: Thermochemistry, Heat Capacity, Property of Solids, Solid State Chemistry
Division: General, Solid State Chemistry
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